Category: North Fulton County

Over the past few years, the Atlanta metro area has become a foodie paradise. Chef-driven concepts are taking center stage and using locally grown seasonal ingredients, which means diners can find any type of cuisine they may desire, from comfort food at the local diner to a wide range of ethnic cuisine and established chain restaurants. To celebrate the best and brightest, many of North Fulton’s cities have their own restaurant weeks throughout the year, where diners can sample some of the area’s best food from a fixed-price menu. Here are just a few of North Fulton’s best culinary options:

5 Seasons Brewing Company
5600 Roswell Road (The Prado), Sandy Springs5seasonsbrewing.com •(404) 255-5911
5 Seasons has three locations across Atlanta and brews more than 70,000 gallons of beer each year. Locally sourced ingredients come together to create unique dishes like rabbit enchiladas and goat cheese cheesecake.

Atlantic Seafood Company
2345 Mansell Road, Alpharettaatlanticseafoodco.com •(770) 640-0488
For more than 10 years, the Atlantic Seafood Company has been flying in fresh foods every day to be prepared by its master fish cutters and chefs. From prawns and tuna to sushi and shellfish, the menu will not disappoint.

Bite Bistro & Bar
11500 Webb Bridge Way, Ste A9, Alpharettabiteatl.com •(770) 754-5500
Owner and chef Leif Johnson started Bite as a catering company based in Dunwoody before expanding it into a restaurant. The menu features Latin, Asian and Southern flavors.

Erawan Organic Thai
7537 Roswell Road, Sandy Springsbesterawan.com •(770) 399-3033
For more than 10 years, diners have flocked to the area’s only Thai restaurant that uses all organic ingredients in everything from curries and stir-fry to wine and beer. Be sure to sample the wild rice.

Greenwood’s Restaurant
1087 Green St., Roswellgreenwoodsongreenstreet.com •(770) 992 -5383
One of the best restaurants in the metro area for old- fashioned Southern comfort food, Greenwood’s has been open since 1986 and uses fresh local ingredients.

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
800 Mayfield Road, Miltonmiltonscuisine.com •(770) 817-0161
Occupying a 150-year-old farmhouse and a 1930s cottage, this classic restaurant in the heart of the Crabapple Historic District features a bar, patio and fireplace.

Ray’s on the Creek
1700 Mansell Road, Alpharettaraysrestaurants.com/raysonthecreek •(770) 649-0064
A recently renovated interior designed by renowned architects ai3 and a revamped menu that features small plates, fresh seafood and specialties like veal meatloaf, Ray’s is one of Alpharetta’s best restaurants.

Rumi’s Kitchen
6112 Roswell Road, Atlantarumiskitchen.com •(404) 477-2100
Rumi’s is a mainstay on Atlanta magazine’s list of best local restaurants. Flavors and dishes like saffron, kebabs and freshly baked bread bring the authentic Persian cuisine to life.

Salt Factory
952 Canton St., Roswell
(770) 998-4850
102 South Main St., Alpharetta
(770) 752-1888fhfoodtradinggroup.com
This upscale gastropub features a menu full of comfort food cooked with local and organic ingredients and a beer menu of more than 50 different brews. The Alpharetta location also has a bocce ball court.

Satay House
281 S Main St., Alpharettasatayhouseatlanta.com •(770) 663-8666
While Atlanta’s Buford Highway is widely known as the best place to find authentic ethnic cuisine, Satay House brings some of the area’s best Thai and Malaysian dishes to Alpharetta.

Table & Main
1028 Canton St., Roswelltableandmain.com •(678) 869-5178
Earning accolades on everything from its fried chicken (Zagat) and shrimp and grits (Atlanta magazine) to its location and interior (HGTV’s FrontDoor, “6 Restaurants That Were Once Private Homes”), Table & Main is a great addition to Roswell’s dining scene.

Trattoria 141
9810 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite A, Johns Creektrattoria141.com •(770) 497-0021
Executive chef Marc Sublette made a name for himself at some of Atlanta’s most prestigious restaurants. His passion for Italian cuisine shines through at this boutique neighborhood restaurant.